Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Front Royal, VA
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Front Royal with roughly 389 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $364 to $364 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Front Royal
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Front Royal
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Royal Arms Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $364 | — |
| Skyline Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Royal Hills I LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Royal Hills Ii LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Front Royal (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 119 | — | — |
| Royal Arms Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | $364 | — |
| Skyline Vista LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Front Royal
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Hills I LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Royal Hills Ii LIHTC | 42 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Warren County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Warren County: studio $953, 1-BR $1,002, 2-BR $1,315, 3-BR $1,754, 4-BR $2,206.
Full FMR table for Warren County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Front Royal
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Richmond, VA
- Newport News, VA
- Norfolk, VA
- Arlington, VA
- Alexandria, VA
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Chesapeake, VA
- Roanoke, VA
- Portsmouth, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Hampton, VA
- Lynchburg, VA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.